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4 tips for choosing a good college – and getting accepted

  • Written by Timothy Poynton, Associate Professor of Counseling and School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston
imageFirst-generation college students have less 'college knowledge' than students whose parents went to college.SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images

With more than 2,800 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, finding the one that is right for you can feel overwhelming.

The task can be particularly hard for high school students who are...

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